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Increase to 100mg side effects

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Mrslolad
Mrslolad

hi everyone. I've been on 100mg for 11 days now after being on 50mg for a few months. Initially, there were no side effects with the increase but now, 11 days in, I feel worse than ever. Sweaty palms and feet, shakes, dry mouth and increased anxiety. Is this a normal delayed reaction to an increase? Am just hoping for some confirmation that this will calm down fairly soon. Thanks in advance.m

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  • rachel62244
    rachel62244 Mrslolad

    Posted

    I know what ur going through. 50mg 6weeks has kept me for deep depression but I'm still depressed and panic is hell. Starting 75mg. I think all is possible with ssris. I'd say at 11days your adjusting as how at a peak level
    • Mrslolad
      Mrslolad rachel62244

      Posted

      Thanks for replying. Am hoping it'll pass soon. Have a baby and a six year old to take care of. Feel pretty useless at the moment.
    • rachel62244
      rachel62244 Mrslolad

      Posted

      Iv a 8 5 and 3month old. Iv bad post natal depression and anxiety. I'm a mess feel like I'm loosing control sad
    • rachel62244
      rachel62244 Mrslolad

      Posted

      What was reason for increase ? My 50mg hasn't really helped if at all
    • Mrslolad
      Mrslolad rachel62244

      Posted

      I've got anxiety. The 50mg helped initially but we've battled with my baby's health for a few months it's taken its toll on me. Docs decided to up to 100 as 50 is the starting off dosage. Sorry to hear you are struggling. Have you spoken to your gp about it? Xx
    • rachel62244
      rachel62244 Mrslolad

      Posted

      I'm so sorry to hear your baby hasn't been well must be awful. I got referred my my consultant who did my section so I see a mental health nurse once a week. My anxiety is hell! I was so normal a happy young mum and boom out of no where
    • Mrslolad
      Mrslolad rachel62244

      Posted

      He's ok now thankfully but the three months of fighting to get a doctor to listen to us has broken me down. Sorry to hear you are feeling so awful. Have you been given access to counselling at all? X
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